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Targeting the Spleen as an Alternative Site for Hematopoiesis
10 Apr 2019
Abstract excerpt
Bone marrow is the main site for hematopoiesis in adults. It acts as a niche for hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and contains non-hematopoietic cells that contribute to stem cell dormancy, quiescence, self-renewal, and differentiation. HSC also exist in resting spleen of several species, although their contribution to hematopoiesis under steady-state conditions is unknown. The spleen can however undergo...
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